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Lo Celso giving Tottenham easy decision on permanent deal – Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says the form of Giovani Lo Celso is giving Tottenham “an easy decision” to sign him on a permanent basis. A superb individual run from Lo Celso helped to set up Spurs’ goal as Son Heung-min struck in the 1-1 FA Cup fourth-round draw against Southampton on Saturday. The 23-year-old also had aRead More
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Solskjaer not worried about job security despite poor form
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he held no fears over his job at the helm of Manchester United, but accepted results were needed. Solskjaer is under increasing pressure at Old Trafford, with United having won just two of their past seven games ahead of visiting Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup on Sunday. But the NorwegianRead More
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Coronavirus: How football matches, sport events are affected by outbreak
An outbreak of a deadly coronavirus in the city of Wuhan has placed large parts of China on lockdown and the rest of the world on high alert. Authorities are taking measures in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus, which is mainly affecting China, with a small number cases confirmed in Japan,Read More
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‘I would like to continue as Nigeria coach’ – Rohr
Gernot Rohr has expressed his desire to continue as Nigeria coach as he nears the expiry of his current contract with the three-time African champions. The German joined the West African nation in August 2016 on an initial two-year deal which was extended until June 2020 after the country secured a place at the RussiaRead More
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Saudi Arabia wealth fund in talks to buy Newcastle United for £340 million
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in talks to buy English football club Newcastle United for about 340 million pounds (about N156.4 billion), a source familiar with the situation told Reuters. The revelation confirmed a report in the Wall Street Journal earlier on Saturday. British billionaire Mike Ashley, who made his fortune from sportswear retailerRead More
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2020 NPFL/LaLiga U15 coaching seminar holds in Abuja
From February 4-7, 2020, the events of the 4th edition of the NPFL/LaLiga U15 tournament will commence with a Workshop for Coaches of the 20 clubs of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and other invitees. This year’s workshop which will hold at the MKO Abiola Stadium, will as in the past three editions, beRead More
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Djokovic’s five-year-old son ‘born with a backhand’
Novak Djokovic says his young son is a big tennis fan who likes picking up a racquet, but he won’t be pushing him to follow in his footsteps. The Serbian star has two children with wife Jelena and five-year-old Stefan told his dad he was “born with a backhand”. “Obviously he’s exposed to tennis aRead More
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Eriksen set to join Inter Milan after being left out of Spurs squad
Christian Eriksen looks set to have played his last game for Tottenham after he was left out of their FA Cup fourth-round game at Southampton. The Denmark international is primed to join Inter Milan before the January transfer window shuts, with reports in Italy suggesting he will travel for a medical early next week. ALSORead More
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Flamengo’s Mari flies in to join Arsenal with another deal ‘close’
Flamengo defender Pablo Mari has flown to England to finalise a deal to move to Arsenal on loan, according to reports. The Spanish defender spent three years at Manchester City before joining Flamengo last summer where he’s been a hit, helping them win the Brazilian Serie A. Mari played 30 times in all competitions, scoringRead More
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NPFL: Dakkada down toothless Jigawa Stars 2-0 in Uyo
Two second-half goals from Osimaga Duke and Spencer Bassey gave Dakkada FC a comfortable 2-0 win over Jigawa Golden Stars in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 17 game decided on Saturday. Both teams looked toothless in the opening half with no shot on target recorded by either sides but the story changed earlyRead More
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LaLiga: Setien speaks after Barcelona’s 2-0 defeat to Valencia
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien has reacted to his side’s La Liga 2-0 defeat to Valencia on Saturday. Valencia defeated Barcelona, thanks to Maxi Gomez’s strike and an Jordi Alba own goal at Mestalla. It is Setien’s first defeat as Barcelona manager in just his second La Liga game in charge after replacing Ernesto Valverde some
LaLiga: Setien speaks after Barcelona’s 2-0 defeat to Valencia
Transfer: Barcelona forward leaves Camp Nou as club sign Brazilian midfielder
Barcelona have confirmed that forward, Alejandro Marqués has left the club to join Juventus for 8.2 million euros. The Catalan club also announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder, Matheus Pereira on loan from French Ligue 1 side, Dijon. Barcelona made this known in a statement on their official website on Saturday. The statement read: “FC
Transfer: Barcelona forward leaves Camp Nou as club sign Brazilian midfielder
LaLiga: What Setién said about De Jong after Barcelona’s 2-0 defeat to Valencia
Barcelona manager, Quique Setién has singled out midfielder, Frenkie De Jong for criticism following the Holland international’s display in his side’s La Liga 2-0 defeat to Valencia on Saturday. Setién believes the former Ajax star has been playing in a different way from the past few months. Maxi Gomez’s strike and a Jordi Alba own
LaLiga: What Setién said about De Jong after Barcelona’s 2-0 defeat to Valencia
Messi vs Ronaldo: Guti reveals best player
Former Real Madrid midfielder, Guti, has shared his opinion on who is a better player between Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi and Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Almeria manager believes Messi is technically superior than Ronaldo. Guti stated that the Argentina captain is always successful in every game he plays, while the Portugal captain has many
Messi vs Ronaldo: Guti reveals best player
Serie A: Sarri names strong Juventus squad to face Napoli
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri has named a strong squad to face Napoli in Sunday’s away Serie A fixture. Sarri released a list of 19 players through the club’s official website on Saturday. Sarri’s men head to the game following a 2-1 win over Parma in their last game. Below is Juventus squad against Napoli: 1.
Serie A: Sarri names strong Juventus squad to face Napoli
LaLiga: Real Madrid squad to face Valladolid revealed
Real Madrid have announced their squad to face Valladolid in Sunday’s La Liga fixture. Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane named a list of 19 players through the club’s official website on Saturday night. Real Madrid head to the game after defeating Sevilla 2-1 in their last encounter. Real Madrid squad vs Valladolid: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Areola
LaLiga: Real Madrid squad to face Valladolid revealed
Lukaku reveals conversation with Solskjaer before leaving Man Utd
Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku, has insisted he made the right decision to leave Manchester United last summer. Lukaku joined United from Everton for £75million in July 2017 scoring 42 goals in his two seasons at the club, before moving to Inter in August last year. The Belgian has been in superb form for Antonio
Lukaku reveals conversation with Solskjaer before leaving Man Utd
FA Cup: What Lampard said about January transfers after 2-1 win at Hull
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has admitted the team “lost ground” following their transfer ban and Eden Hazard’s departure last summer. Lampard, speaking to the media after their 2-1 win at Hull in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday said the Blues now have to play catch up. However, the former England midfielder revealed they
FA Cup: What Lampard said about January transfers after 2-1 win at Hull
EPL: Real reason Man Utd cannot replace Solskjaer with Pochettino this season
Mauricio Pochettino termination package at Tottenham Hotspur has given under-fire Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, more time, according to the UK Mirror. If Pochettino takes another job before the end of the season, then Spurs will be entitled to up to £10million compensation. The Argentine has been heavily linked with the Old Trafford job,
EPL: Real reason Man Utd cannot replace Solskjaer with Pochettino this season
Fury vs Wilder rematch: Anthony Joshua predicts winner
Anthony Joshua has said he expects British heavyweight rival, Tyson Fury, to beat Deontay Wilder in their much-anticipated rematch in Las Vegas. Fury and Wilder will step back into the ring on February 22. Both men will be hoping to clinch victory, following their controversial draw in 2018. “I just think that the man that
Fury vs Wilder rematch: Anthony Joshua predicts winner
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